Financial Aid & Scholarship Department

Welcome Matadors to the new academic year!

There are several exciting changes in the financial aid world. The 2017-18 financial aid application period will begin earlier than in previous application cycles. You will be able to file your FAFSA or CA Dream Application for 2017-18 beginning October 1st, 2016 (in the past, these applications were not available until January 1st). In addition, you will be using 2015 income and tax information and will no longer need to estimate. Most FAFSA filers will be able to retrieve their data directly from the IRS, right from the first day the FAFSA is available (This option is not currently available for CA Dream Applicants).

It may seem like a lot, but we’re here to help and make the financial aid process a pleasant one. If you’re still having a difficult time, we've put together some tips and tutorials for your convenience.

Are you interested in teaching? The Teacher Education Assistance For College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program offers assistance up to $4000 per school year for students who agree to teach for four years at an elementary, secondary or educational service agency that serves disadvantaged students. Read more

Beginning on October 1st, 2016, you will be able to complete your 2017-18 application using 2015 income and tax information. These changes were put in place to make the application process easier. This is the application you will need to complete if you are planning to attend college between July 1st, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Read more

Middle Class Scholarship for 2016-2017 (MCS): Is a program that provides undergraduate and credential students with family income and assets up to $156,000 a scholarship to attend California State University (UC) or University of California (UC) campuses. Read more